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How many perfumes do you have?

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CanadianGran Thu 20-Jul-23 19:10:51

Just to start a light-hearted conversation, how may fragrances are on your shelf, and do you wear them all?

I have only a few.

White Tea by Elizabeth Arden - it's my go to daily spritz, I wear it every day, even on days home.
Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom - this is my evening fragrance. My first real fragrance was the original Zen, but they stopped making it, and this is a similar but more floral version.
Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt - I have a tiny travel size sample that I toss in for travelling, but I find it fades quickly.

I think I've only ever had 2 full size bottles on the go, and switch up a travel size when I find something interesting. I will try a different daily light scent when I finish a bottle, but my evening scent will last for years.

Some women I know have a real collection of fragrances, some others only ever have one. Yours?

1summer Thu 20-Jul-23 21:05:12

Only one, Chanel Allure - if I try another one always go back to Chanel.

I also wore Estée Lauder Beautiful on my wedding day.

I bought my daughter Jo Malone Peony and Blush for her wedding day, her wedding bouquet was peonies. She still loves it.

Mollygo Thu 20-Jul-23 21:06:02

I used to wear Ester Lauder’s White Linen all the time, but now it’s Clinique Aromatics in Black,
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarin and Basil and my current favourite,
Fame by Paco Rabanne.

avitorl Thu 20-Jul-23 21:20:43

None. I haven't worn perfume for years and I don't think I know anyone who does . If they do I can't smell them

fancythat Thu 20-Jul-23 21:38:10

I dont have any either.
Used to always have at least one.

Casdon Thu 20-Jul-23 21:54:26

In the day I wear Ysatis, I have done for many years, but it’s not so easy to track down now. At night I use Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir. I’ve never been a flowery perfume girl, don’t know why.

Redhead56 Thu 20-Jul-23 21:58:10

Just one Viktor&Rolf Flower bomb it’s lovely.

Mancjules Thu 20-Jul-23 21:58:59

Just 2...Acqua de Parma Sicilia and Sardegna. Day and night.

baubles Thu 20-Jul-23 22:17:11

I’ve realised I’ve had several favourites which I’ve used exclusively for several years then gone on to something new.
The first I remember wearing was Ma Griffe as a very young woman, Beautiful by Estée Lauder during my thirties, Obsession in my forties then Allure and for the past several years it’s been Jo Malone Red Roses.

Only ever one at a time.

Reubenblue Thu 20-Jul-23 22:19:40

My Mum bought me a bottle of Chanel No 5 when I was twenty five and I’ve only worn that for the forty odd years since, always a present from my Mum until she died and I love it just as much today.

dragonfly46 Thu 20-Jul-23 22:23:33

Just one - Angel by Thierry Mughler.

Curlywhirly Thu 20-Jul-23 22:30:15

Estee Lauder - Private Collection and White Linen
Chanel No5
Clinical Wrappings which sadly is almost impossible to get anymore
Mitsouko

tanith Thu 20-Jul-23 22:32:21

I have a few
Flower by Kenzo a couple by Guerlain Shalimar and Samsara I love L’heure Bleu but it’s now too expensive.
Angel by Thierry Muglar 5th Avenue byElizabeth Arden.
I’ve had them a long time and don’t use them often anymore.

baubles Thu 20-Jul-23 22:43:07

I wear my perfume every day, even if I’m staying at home.

I do wonder how people manage to wear several different ones, don’t the scents linger on clothes?

25Avalon Thu 20-Jul-23 23:00:17

Burberry Body eau de perfume is currently my go to. It’s gone up in price but managed to get reasonable price on E-Bay and next day free delivery.

Katek Thu 20-Jul-23 23:09:02

Jo Malone - Peony & Blush Suede
Mugler - Angel
Mugler -,Alien
Tom Ford - Black Orchid.

FishandChips15 Thu 20-Jul-23 23:09:38

YSL Rive Gauche

Shinamae Thu 20-Jul-23 23:21:01

Moschino Cheapandchic
Calvin Klein Eternity

glammagran Thu 20-Jul-23 23:26:07

I currently buy Gucci Bamboo and used to love Gucci Flora which was my favourite. Sadly now discontinued. I bought Marc Jacob’s Daisy earlier this year after a long break but have decided I’m not keen on it anymore.

A Boots beauty consultant told me once that she had 22 bottles of perfume. I was non-plussed. Surely they would all degrade before she has a chance to use them.

p0Sy Thu 20-Jul-23 23:38:55

Penhaligon's Halfiti

I used to love Estée Lauder's Alliage but can't get it anywhere now

kittylester Fri 21-Jul-23 00:25:01

baubles, I wear mine every day too. I feel it is part of who I am. I wear very little makeup but have to wear that too.

BigBertha1 Fri 21-Jul-23 06:29:06

I always have Chanel No5 on the go and Opium but I also love Chanel Coco and Givenchy L' interdit

Calendargirl Fri 21-Jul-23 06:34:02

Haven’t bought any perfume for years. Hardly ever wear it.

The one I use very occasionally was given to me by a friend, it’s by Yves St Laurent but would have to go and check out the name.

Georgesgran Fri 21-Jul-23 07:38:51

Obsession. I’ve worn it for decades. Get through 3-4 bottles a year as I wear it everyday.

NotSpaghetti Fri 21-Jul-23 07:48:29

I think I must be odd as I wear perfume every day and love the variety.

My perfume reflects my mood on the whole - but I do have a couple that are just "me" and I've used for years.
I haven't counted but must have ten or so on the go.

Sitting here I know they include:
the "original " Molecule which I've used since it's creation,
Kenzo - Jungle (elephant) obtained fairly recently though think it's out of production now
Creed - Royal Princess Oud
Zadig & Voltaire - This is Her!
Serge Lutens - La Fille de Berlin and Serge Lutens - Serge Noir

Perfumes are my biggest extravagance and favourite gift.

I have two really lovely fragrances that are virtually empty now, both Hermès - Jardin en Méditerranée and
Un Jardin sur le Nil.

My husband has a lovely "green" Hermès one too - and an "orangey" one.
For some reason Hermès speak of "holidays" to me - maybe it's because my skin brings out the fig, citrus and/or mango in them.
I don't tend to choose these if I'm just going to be at home all day.

downtoearth Fri 21-Jul-23 07:52:14

Angel is my favourite,also have Alien, both by Thiery Mugler.
Always wear perfume,it is who I am,dont feel right without it.